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**Capt. Frank Tuma**
USCG OUPV License #888458 Md Guides License #2982 CPR & First Aid Certified PADI Certified Diver 30+ Years on the Bay	Capt Frank Tuma has been fishing on the Bay for over 30 years, with experience as a professional captain, commercial crabber and sportsman.	Light Tackle our Favorite Bottom Fishing & Chumming Trophy Rockfish Trolling Member of: Upper Bay Charter Boat Assoc. Maryland Charter Boat Assoc. Maryland Saltwater Sportsman Assoc. (MSSA) Pasadena Sportfishing Group Coastal Conservation Assoc.

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All Tackle Provided

Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing
Ultra-light Spinning available for Rock & Perch fishing
Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano TLD & Penn Trolling Outfits
Outriggers & Planner Boards

Marine Electronics

Furuno 16 Mile Radar
Furuno GPS Chartplotter
Furuno Depth/Fish Finder
VHF Radio/Hailer
AM/FM/CD Stereo
Cell Phone available

"Down Time" is a comfortable &
fast Grady White 'Gulfstream" fully equipped with the latest in electronics and safety equipment!

**Grady White Gulfstream**
Yamaha 235hp 4 Stroke 300mile Cruising Range Enclosed Head

With speed and comfort, we can run to many areas and view a larger range to locate the fish or tour the many unique areas on the bay.

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No Fishing Licenses Required

Boat is licensed to fish for all Maryland finfish

Specialty Cruises & Charters available

Family day cruises on the Bay
Perch jerkin' for the kids!
Dinner Cruises
Family Picnics & Crabbing

USCG approved Safety Equipment

All approved USCG PFD's / Life Preservers
Emergency First Aid Equipment onboard

Fishing and Cruising the Chesapeake Bay
With speed and comfort, we can run to many areas and view a larger range to locate the fish or tour the many unique areas on the bay.

Fish Have Tales!

***I try to schedule my boat in a location that is convenient and where the fish are!***
Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring	April thru mid-May During the Early Spring Trophy Striper season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas from Chesapeake Beach / Breezy Pt to Cove Pt & Solomon's areas. During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes to some of the top trophy fishing in the bay! Trophy Stripers in the Early Spring

Trolling for Stripers!	Mid-May thru Summer and Fall Mid-May thru the summer, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge. We fish for Stripers, White Perch, Spot, Blues and more. Guaranteed to bring back some great family memories. This location gives us easy access to fishing areas from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor. Including Annapolis & Kent Island areas. Bottom Fishing for White Perch or Spot

All Tackle Provided

Light Tackle spinning gear for Chumming or bottom fishing
Spin casting with Ultra-light available
Trolling Medium/Heavy Shimano, Okuma & Penn Trolling Outfits

I provide top quality fishing gear and tackle on all charters. However, if you have a favorite rod and reel, you may bring it so long as it is in good working condition and freshly spooled with appropriate line.

Light Tackle Charters
Light tackle fishing for Rock or perch is great family fun. Guaranteed to bring back memories and a fun day on the bay for all.

Custom light tackle charters available for shallow water surface plugging and jigging.

**Calendar**
*Species*	Jan- March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trophy Stripers 28" +		4/16 Season Start Trolling		Trolling , Chumming
Stripers 18'+		Release Only	5/15	Trolling , Chumming, Jigging
Bluefish					Trolling, Chumming
Seatrout					Light Tackle Jigging
Perch			Light Tackle - bait
Spot				Light Tackle - bait
Hardhead				Light Tackle - bait (usually late eve or night)
Seatrout						Light Tackle Jigging
*Types of fishing:*	Jan - March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Trolling		4/16 Start Trolling for Trophy Stripers
Chumming				Light Tackle Chumming for Stripers
Light Tackle Jigging				Light Tackle Jigging or Casting to breaking fish
Bottom Fishing				Light Tackle Bottom Fishing -bait
Cruise Charters		Cruise & Sightseeing Charters

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Legend	Closed	Best!	OK+

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IChesapeake Bay Lighthouse
Tours
Visit the beautiful and historic light houses of the Chesapeake Bay mid-bay region.

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Contact Information

Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401

410-974-0605 Boat) 443-995-8666

FTuma@downtimecharters.com

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Location & Directions

Fish have Tales!

I try to schedule my boat in a location that it is convenient and where the fish are!

April - May 15th only
Spring Trophy Striper Season
Early spring trophy season, we generally find the large stripers moving in the mid-bay areas from Bay Bridge / Breezy Pt to Solomon's areas.
During this time I fish out of Breezy Pt. Only 15 minutes from the dock to some of the top trophy Striper fishing in the bay!

Summer and Fall Fishing
May 15th - October
Mid May thru the summer, fishing the upper and middle bay areas near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. From this time on I fish out of the Magothy River, just north of the Bay Bridge.
This location gives us easy access to fishing from Annapolis to the Upper Bay/ Rock Hall, Chester River to Baltimore Harbor. Including Annapolis & Kent Island / Poplar Island areas.

Locations
April - May 15th only Spring Trophy Season *Trophy Season starts April 2006!* Mid-Bay Area @Breezy Point Marina	Summer and Fall Fishing May 15th - October Annapolis, Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Deep Creek - Magothy River

Summer and Fall
Mid and Upper Bay Fishing
Magothy River - Annapolis Area
We are located on the Magothy River. About 4 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Western Shore and only about 4 miles from down town Annapolis.

Hotel/Motel accommodations are available within easy access to or from Annapolis
Accommodations

Recommended Pickup Location:

Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina

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**Directions to Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina**
From Rt 50 East or West Exit # 28 BAY DALE DRIVE.
Exit 28 ramp -Take the Bay Dale FERGUSON ROAD ramp toward OLD MILL BOTTOM RD NORTH/ Follow signs to Bay Dale Drive.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FERGUSON RD. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto BAY DALE DR.
Follow Bay Dale Drive to College Parkway Intersection (Light)	1.22 miles
At College Parkway Intersection (Light)- Turn LEFT onto COLLEGE PKWY.	0.48 miles
Follow College Parkway to Shore Acres Road (Light) Turn RIGHT onto SHORE ACRES RD.	1.60 miles
On Shore Acres Rd - Bear RIGHT at Y onto DEEP CREEK AVE. to Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina	0.57 miles
Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina * After unloading - Please park in upper lot at marked signs

Spring Trophy Striper Season
April - May 15th only
Trophy Striper Season starts April 2006!
Book your trip now for best dates!
Breezy Point Marina

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Breezy Pt Weather Station

Breezy Point is located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay - approximately 30 miles south of Annapolis, MD
(see directions below)
Breezy Point Marina
5230 Breezy Point Rd Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

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Directions and more Information about the area

Directions...... By Land

From US-301 Washington and Points South	2.9
Take the MD-4 SOUTH ramp towards PRINCE FREDERICK	0.3
Merge on MD-4 EAST	1.2
Continue on MD-4 SOUTH	13.0
Continue on MD-2 SOUTH/MD-4 SOUTH	2.1
Turn Left on PONDS WOOD RD	3.6
Turn Left on BAYSIDE RD (Rt 261)	0.6
Turn Right on BREEZY POINT RD (at sign)	1.5

OR

I_95 to 495 (DC Capitol Beltway), Exit #11A (RT. 4) 14 miles
bear left on MD RT. 260 "To Chesapeake Beach" 9 miles to second stoplight turn right on MD RT. 261 (This will put you at Chesapeake Beach)
Follow 261 south 5 miles turn left at green sign, "Breezy Point Marina" onto Breezy Point Road.

By Bay - Coordinates: 38°36.9'N., 76°30.7'W._ 15 Miles NNW of Cove Point. One Mile to Breezy Point Marina.

Pricing

Fishing Charters
(All trips are for 4 passengers)

Full Day $375 *
(1-4 passengers)
(Full day AM charter returns to dock by 2pm or as scheduled/planned)
1/2 Day trips $250
(1-4 passengers)
(AM trip returns to dock by noon or
afternoon trip returns 7pm/dark**)

$50/person over 4 (max 6)
Please notify Captain in advance!
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6!

Bay Cruises & Tours
(All trips are for 4 passengers)

4 hour Evening
or Day trips
$250

Lighthouse Cruises
$300*
$50/person over 4 (max 6)
Kids are free, but max passengers are 6!

** $50 discount to Active Military on Full day trips **

* Note: Additional Fuel surcharge may be required for long range cruising/fishing

**Fishing: Captain reserves the right to return when we have limited out on daily catch limits or weather conditions.

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If cancellation due to weather or other circumstances, we will reschedule or give a full refund.

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FTuma@downtimecharters.com

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Down Time Charters
Capt. Frank Tuma
1039 Broadview Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401

410-974-0605 Boat) 443-995-8666

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